Convert variable from character to numeric

[sihlek]

Hi, 

I am trying to convert a variable (External_nbr, this is a column variable with unique numbers of customers) from numeric to text, sas gives me this message:

put(External_nbr, 32);
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180

ERROR 180-322: Statement is not valid or it is used out of proper order.

[KachiM]

Perhaps a simple dot after 32 may do the magic. But you have to assign it to a new character variable suitably sized.

[sihlek]

Thank you for the help:)

[Kurt_Bremser · Accepted solution]

When steps fail, please post the whole log of such a step by using the {i} button (to preserve content, formatting, and positioning).

What you most likely want to do

External_nbr_new = put(External_nbr,32.);

You have to create a new variable, as you can't change the type of an existing variable.

[sihlek]

Thank you:)